Welcome to Racine's 4th Fest Parade

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Welcome to the official web site of 4th Fest of Greater Racine. Here you'll find everything you need to know about one of the Midwest's largest and most colorful Independence Day parades -- cited by USA Today in 2008 as one of the Top Ten places to be in the country for Independence Day (just behind Washington, D.C.) In fact, the entire Racine community -- some 100,000 spectators of the parade alone! -- is abuzz with Independence Day activities throughout the day. 

The theme of our 2020 parade is “The Roaring 20's!”

We hope to take you back to your childhood as America sent men into space! Participants are encouraged to keep with our theme as they parade down Main Street USA and along our 2.6 mile parade route. Spectators will see all their favorites, as well: horses, clowns, jugglers, antique cars, the popular Iwo Jima presentation, servicemen and servicewomen, award-winning marching bands (and drum & bugle corps), colorful floats, dance troupes, sports heroes, school groups, politicians, and other dignitaries -- more than 100 units in all! Indeed, there's something for everyone….

Announcements

After meeting with the City, unfortunately, the fireworks will be canceled for this year because we cannot gather crowds. However, there are alternative plans being made for the PARADE.

If people can’t come to watch the parade, we will bring the parade to the people – where they live and in their neighborhoods.

​Specific details of what the 2020 PARADE will look like are still forthcoming.
-Updated 5-15-2020

Your Fourth of July Parade was voted Best Non-Festival Event by the Racine Community!

The Parade and Fireworks also took 2nd Place in the Best Free Entertainment category.

​Congratulations to all the winners this year. Racine is a great place to live, work and play. Thank you Racine!
Thank you Racine for another great year!
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CONTACT US

​General Inquiries/Volunteer
(info@racine4thfest.org)
Mark Chaffee, President
(heybernard12@yahoo.com)
Wendy Spencer, Parade Coordinator
(parade@racine4thfest.org)
Kevin Gonzalez, Donations/Sponsors
​(sponsor@racine4thfest.org)

Donations

Interested in making a donation? Click below to donate via our paypal from the comfort of your own home!